Posted by Lyn on March 28, 2006 at 17:29:50 from 198.45.19.38 user LynMellone.
In Reply to: Ransome expressions, but across the pond...? posted by Ed Kiser on March 24, 2006 at 18:18:36:
In re-reading Big Six I noticed a reference to Dr. Dudgeon putting a "pat of mustard" into a wooden spoon to make his own salad dressing at the supper table.
I have only used, and seen used, "pat" as a solid, pre-measured piece/slice of butter. Is "pat" in this usage supposed to be equivalent to what I would call a "dab"?